No, upon re-reading, I think Crank was actually expressing a strong personal opinion, not just what public sentiment might be! But just like the public often does, he expresses a view on something he doesn't really understand the finer details of.
Chill out Crank. People, including the paying public, gripe about everything. There are legitimate 'issues' developing with QF staff travel and what the company is doing with it. Dixon does not want his employees enjoying any benefits of any description - period.